---
title: "Species Survival Access Improvements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0505ea"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0505ea.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-22"
---

# Species Survival Access Improvements

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0505ea

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has initiated a tender process for the "Species Survival Access Improvements" project, focusing on enhancing community engagement with local green spaces. The procurement seeks to appoint a contractor to improve the path network and accessibility at Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve and Richmond Park, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. This active tender, categorized under the 'works' industry, involves footpath construction and surface work. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 2nd May 2025 and a submission deadline for tenders on 8th May 2025. The project is part of an open procurement process, falling below the threshold for open competition, with a contract value estimated at £55,000. The planned contract period spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in construction, particularly those with expertise in footpath and surface improvement works. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector due to its suitability criteria. With quality and price weighted at 40% and 60% respectively, businesses offering competitive pricing while maintaining high-quality standards could gain a significant advantage. Engaging with Sheffield City Council on this project could enhance a company's portfolio in public sector works and potentially lead to further opportunities in similar infrastructure projects.

## Notice

A key aim of the project is to increase community engagement with the green spaces and to help facilitate this we are looking for a contractor to improve the path network (including Public Rights of Way) and accessibility around two of the sites; Shire Brook Valley Nature Reserve and Richmond Park.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016349-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | £55,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 16:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016349-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016349-2025
  22nd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93274&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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